EUREKA!!
I found my bicycle!
The funny part is where I found it.
Yesterday after finishing my post, "I'm longing for a new bicycle," I was lamenting to my husband about how badly I wanted a bicycle of my own. He looked at me and said, " but you have a bicycle."
I said, "I know, I love the tandem but I would like my own bicycle."
He said, "You do have your own bicycle... remember you bought one at a garage sale late last summer?"
The light bulb went off and the memories came flooding back! All of a sudden I remembered the day I scored my awesome vintage bicycle at a garage sale on Briggs Avenue for $20! I ran to the backyard where it had been covered up with a large brown tarp for the winter. I squealed with delight at the sight of it! I remembered when I bought it it had several small American flags attached to the front basket from being ridden in the 4th of July Parade. After hosing it off I jumped on it and took it for a quick spin. I had forgotten how smooth it rode and how comfy the seat was! The gears shifted perfectly and quietly. I was in heaven! I already had the perfect bicycle, it was just waiting for me to find it... again.
My husband borrowed our son's vintage Gitane 10 speed
and I borrowed our neighbor's dog, Latte, and we went for a long leisurely bike ride by the bay.
Next weekend we are going to ride the tandem to our local farmer's market.
This morning we drove to the Temescal Farmer's Market in Oakland to buy the best that Spring has to offer as my husband has a wonderful menu in mind for tonight's dinner!
I think he's going to grill some tonight.
My husband, doing what he loves most, gathering the ingredients for Sunday Dinner.
I think these are also on the menu.
FEEL GOOD BAKERY
The Feel Good Bakery is located in Alameda, where we live. They also sell at The Alameda Pointe every month. My favorite item is their jalapeno cheese bread stick covered in nuts and seeds.
Although everything they make is delectable,
especially the Chocolate Truffle Cookie w/ Espresso!
COWGIRL CREAMERY
They have the best cheeses and the most incredible burrata which is better than buffalo mozzarella in a caprese salad!
Flowers
Oranges
BLUE BOTTLE COFFEE
This is the best coffee in the Bay Area!
It's hard to find and there's always a long line!
Last day to enter my Giveaway!
Winner will be announced tomorrow!
Comments
Great picture
Sharon
I was looking for a large basket once, to store things in a closet. Went to several stores, bought a few that turned out to be wrong, walked out into my garage and there on a shelf was exactly the size and kind of basket I'd had in mind. It worked perfectly. Now I know to take a better look around the house first. (but I still wouldn't expect to find a whole bicycle I'd completely forgotten about ;) )
ps: i love that you 'borrowed'' the neighbors dog, how cute
^_^
I love going to Farmers Markets as well. Beautiful pictures of all that fresh produce.
Thanks for the amazing shots of your Farmer's Market... LOVE LOVE LOVE Cowgirl Creamery cheese. Used to have it all the time in Seattle, but couldn't find it in Charlotte. Finally my local Dean & Deluca started carrying it (I think they got sick of my whining...)
What are the chances as well as discovering them on the same day?
Are we in sync or what?
I loved the California produce markets when I visited. Your photos have me think I can pick some via the computer screen.
I still would like Latte, even if it's just a visit. Any chance you can sneak him on Paws airways to me?
nice bike!!!!
Kat :)
What a great farmer's market, my mouth is watering... We have a farmer's market right in the middle of Helsinki six or even seven days a week year around (although more vendors in summer). Have to do a posting in July when there are more delicious looking local products.
Silly Girl and the bicycle! I love riding bikes. You must have a good bike rack! What did the hubby make for dinner? Was that on a Sat. or Sunday?
Miss You.
And when can we come for dinner!!? (My huz is a great chef too!)
Cyber hug to you my friend.
Mon
xoxo Bardot in Blue
and the weather looks perfect too! just a happy feeling all the way around